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The United Kingdom introduces an emergency visa “brake,” halting new study visas for nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, and suspending skilled worker visas for Afghans. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the policy targets rising asylum claims from people entering legally, aiming to curb misuse of student and work visa routes.
Tuesday, 3 March, 2026